Individualized respiratory exercise device originated in Türkiye: design, prototype, and first results

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dc.authoridhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-2048-4992
dc.contributor.authorCilbir, Çiğdem Emirza
dc.contributor.authorHarputlu, Özge Ertan
dc.contributor.authorUçgun, Hikmet
dc.contributor.authorEkşi, Büşra Ülker
dc.contributor.authorKara, Sarper
dc.contributor.authorKıyan, Esen
dc.date.accessioned2026-03-05T06:41:58Z
dc.date.available2026-03-05T06:41:58Z
dc.date.issued2026
dc.departmentFakülteler, Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi, Fizyoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon Bölümü
dc.description.abstractBackground/aim: Respiratory muscle training (RMT) and breathing exercises are crucial components in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation. RMT includes inspiratory muscle training (IMT) and expiratory muscle training (EMT); however, existing RMT devices typically support only one of these. Incentive spirometers, which also provide visual feedback for breathing exercises, are frequently used. Achieving an RMT program requires multiple devices, which increases both the cost and complexity of the training regimen. This study aimed to design, calibrate, and test a novel individualized respiratory exercise device that integrates both IMT and EMT functions into a single unit, thereby offering a cost-effective, user-friendly alternative for comprehensive cardiopulmonary rehabilitation. Materials and methods: The design process involved a comparative analysis of existing RMT devices. A concept design was developed, followed by a three-dimensional-printed prototype. Calibration was performed using a pressure meter, with tests conducted on ten healthy volunteers across a range of inspiratory and expiratory pressures. Additionally, a pilot clinical study involving six healthy adults assessed the device’s impact on maximum inspiratory and expiratory pressures (MIP, MEP) and functional exercise capacity during an eight-week RMT period. Results: The internal consistency of the lowest (0.919) and the highest (0.841) levels of inspiration pressure, and of the lowest (0.901) and the highest (0.856) levels of expiration pressure, were highly reliable. Each healthy participant who completed the eight-week RMT program showed increases in MIP, MEP, and six-minute walking distance. Conclusion:The novel respiratory exercise device successfully combines IMT and EMT functions with an incentive spirometer, enabling comprehensive respiratory exercises and RMT within a single unit. Its ease of use and adaptability make it a promising option for both clinical and home-based rehabilitation, potentially improving accessibility and adherence to cardio
dc.identifier.citationCilbir, Ç. E., Harputlu, Ö. E., Uçgun, H., Eksi, B. Ü., Kara, S., Kiyan, E., Aslan, G. K., & Akinci, B. (2026). Individualized respiratory exercise device originated in Türkiye: Design, prototype, and first results. Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences, 56(1). https://doi.org/10.55730/1300-0144.6142
dc.identifier.doi10.55730/1300-0144.6142
dc.identifier.issue1
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12941/385
dc.identifier.volume56
dc.identifier.wosqualityQ3
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Science
dc.institutionauthorEkşi, Büşra Ülker
dc.institutionauthoridhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-2048-4992
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherTubitak Scientific & Technological Research Council
dc.relation.ispartofTurkish Journal of Medical Sciences
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.subjectRespiratory Muscle Training
dc.subjectExercise
dc.subjectInnovation
dc.subjectBreathing
dc.titleIndividualized respiratory exercise device originated in Türkiye: design, prototype, and first results
dc.typeArticle

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